Facebook/Twitter Repostings - Part 8

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Wildlife and Habitat Conservation News: A Turtle Success Story in the Philipines

Green Sea turtle success story in the Philippines. It's not all bad news out there, we need to grab on to the small successes as well! -

 

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Google Earth ocean terrain receives major update

Major update to underwater terrain map. Very Cool stuff

 

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Philippines project to restore coral reef to Boracay island. It is things like this that can make a difference!

 

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Massachusetts stranded-dolphin death toll up to 92 - CNN.com

Sad news from Cape Cod - as people attempt to help the dolphins that have been stranding themselves. They have saved over 50, yet the event is on-going.

 

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Pakistani fishermen reel in 40-foot whale shark - World Watch - CBS News

At least they didn't target this one - it leads one to wonder what caused the shark's demise....

 

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Dead fish, health problems emerge as Chevron rig off Nigeria continues to burn after accident - The Washington Post

How many more disasters? How much more environmental damage? How many more lives ruined/destroyed? Is there really any question remaining regarding the need to move to alternative fuels?

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=78poiqtz6zI

Very cool shark count trip - Makes me want to get in the water! (Of course, I always want to get in the water....